Accounting Technician

Primary Accountability

The Accounting Technician is responsible for performing general accounting duties and support tasks in the accounting department. 

Description of Primary Responsibilities

1. Responsible for general accounting activities. 
   • Prepares and posts basic journal entries into the general ledger.
   • Prepares account reconciliations.
   • Analyze general ledger transactions
   • Participates in monthly and yearly accounting close processes. 
2. Prepares basic accounting reports.
3. Assists in preparation of governmental reports (IRS Form 990, 1099’s, etc.). 
4. Provides support with internal audits to include but not limited to:
   • 340B compliance
   • Cash
   • Fixed Asset
   • Sliding Fee Scale Program
   • Inventory Observation
5. Provides back-up support to Accounts Payable as needed.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Description of Primary Attributes

Professional & Technical Knowledge:

1. Possesses work-related skills at a higher level than completion of high school, including formal written and verbal communications skills, computational and computer skills, mathematical, technical or health care related knowledge frequently acquired through completion of a trade school, para-professional, or certificate type program.
2. Two years of experience with basic accounting, reconciliation, or related area preferred.
3. Knowledge of accounting principles and US GAAP requirements.

Technical Skills:

1. Ability to prepare more complex documents in Microsoft Word, including creating tables, charts, graphs and other elements.
2. Ability to use Microsoft Excel to review and compile data, including the use of formulas, functions, lookup tables and other standard spreadsheet elements.
3. Ability to create basic presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Licenses & Certifications: None required.

Communications Skills:

1. Job duties require the compilation of information prepared in effective written form, including correspondence, reports, articles or other documentation.
2. Effectively conveys technical information to non-technical audiences.

Physical Demands: The physical demands here in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit and use repetitive hand movement to type and grasp. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk; and the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

Pay Scale:

Min Hourly Rate: $21.99

Max Hourly Rate: $30.35